William Paterson University of New Jersey

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,605
Student to faculty ratio	14 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Wayne, New Jersey, William Paterson is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that William Paterson is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

William Paterson University of New Jersey is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, William Paterson emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at William Paterson is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in New Jersey is 81%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at William Paterson do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,210

Cost of attendance at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2022 for students from New Jersey.

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New Jersey's average	$14,503
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,948

Cost of attendance at William Paterson University of New Jersey in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New Jersey's average	$25,443
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 73 of freshman students at William Paterson University of New Jersey received on average $10,710 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,710

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	690	55%	$5,060	$3,491,619
Other Federal Grant	691	55%	$5,368	$3,709,441
State Grant/Scholarships	570	46%	$5,528	$3,150,834
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	520	42%	$5,735	$2,982,202
Total Grant & Scholarships	919	73%	$10,710	$9,842,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of William Paterson University of New Jersey students is 56.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 62.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.8%.

56.0%

asian 63.9% 69 students
African American 42.9% 115 students
white 59.7% 305 students
unknown 53.3% 8 students
hispanic 59.5% 219 students
International Students 57.1% 4 students
Mixed Race 45.6% 21 students

Sport Conferences

Football New Jersey Athletic Conference
Baseball New Jersey Athletic Conference
Basketball New Jersey Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

William Paterson University of New Jersey provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

William Paterson University of New Jersey offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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